Los Angeles Unified School District

A new map called "7 On Your Side" allows parents to look up reported instances of gunfire near their child's school. Data indicates that Los Angeles Unified School District has seen recordings of gunfire within 500 yards of most district campuses over the past decade.

Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) face severe budget deficits due to chronic overspending on labor contracts. Sacramento County's Office of Education rejected SCUSD's revised labor agreement, citing it would only delay insolvency, while LAUSD's financial plan was criticized for not addressing a $231 million shortfall. Both districts risk state intervention, including management takeover, if they fail to resolve their fiscal issues.

The LAUSD school board planned to vote on firing former Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for cause before his resignation in June. Newly released letters accuse him of policy violations related to unreported gifts, outside payments, and IT bypassing, with his legal team contesting the claims as a political attack.

Alberto Carvalho, the LAUSD chief, accepted gifts and outside income while misusing resources, according to a report. He was placed on leave in February after federal searches of his properties and resigned in June.

A warehouse fire in Boyle Heights in June caused millions of pounds of rotting food to emit a foul smell, disrupting summer activities for neighborhood children. Los Angeles Unified School District plans to start the school year on August 12 with cleaning measures, but some parents remain uncertain about sending their children to schools near the fire site.

Los Angeles Unified School District faces a projected $231 million cash shortfall by 2027, prompting potential layoffs, furloughs, and school closures. County officials cited declining enrollment, expired pandemic relief funding, rising costs, and new union contracts as key factors, requiring the district to revise its budget plan within 45 days to avoid oversight.

Schools are reevaluating the necessity of providing every student with a laptop, with many districts implementing clearer guidelines on technology use. States like Iowa and Utah have introduced laws limiting screen time for young students, while districts such as Los Angeles Unified and Georgia's Marietta City Schools are restricting device usage to cases with clear instructional value.

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is implementing a screen-free policy for preschool through first grade starting in August, with exceptions for assessments, the Virtual Academy, and students with IEPs or 504 Plans. The policy, part of a nationwide trend, aims to reduce screen time during school and evenings, requiring off-screen homework and blocking YouTube and social media without teacher approval. The initiative was driven by parent-led advocacy group Schools Beyond Screens and supported by LAUSD officials.

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is hosting virtual meetings to address concerns about the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights and its impact on students returning to school. The district plans to monitor air quality, adjust classroom airflow, and upgrade HVAC systems. The fire, which occurred on June 17, 2026, is near several schools, and cleanup is expected by August 12, two days before the first day of classes.

Several U.S. states have enacted laws to limit classroom screen time for students in early grades, with Iowa, Utah, Tennessee, and Alabama implementing specific restrictions. Missouri and Oklahoma failed to pass similar legislation due to Senate opposition and pushback from the technology industry. The Los Angeles Unified School District has also introduced grade-specific screen time limits.

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) approved nearly $1.2 billion in labor contracts despite warnings from the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) that the deals would cause a financial crisis and lead to thousands of layoffs.

Several U.S. states have passed laws in 2024 to limit screen time for students in early education, with Iowa, Utah, Tennessee, and Alabama implementing specific restrictions. However, similar bills in Missouri and Oklahoma failed. The Los Angeles Unified School District has also introduced grade-specific screen time limits for instructional use.

Four U.S. states have passed laws restricting screen time for students in early education, including caps on digital instruction and device policies, while others like Missouri and Oklahoma failed similar proposals. The Los Angeles Unified School District has also implemented systemwide screen time limits for students.

Four U.S. states—Iowa, Utah, Tennessee, and Alabama—have passed laws to restrict or regulate screen time for students in early education, with policies including daily digital instruction caps and age-appropriate device guidelines. Meanwhile, similar legislation in Missouri and Oklahoma failed, citing concerns over administrative burdens and workforce readiness. Some school districts, like Los Angeles Unified, have also implemented grade-specific screen time limits.

Several U.S. states have passed laws in 2024 to restrict screen time for students in early grades, while others like Missouri and Oklahoma failed to enact similar measures. Legislation includes caps on digital instruction time and requirements for age-appropriate device policies, with some districts implementing incremental screen-time limits for middle and high school students.

Several U.S. states have passed laws in 2024 to restrict screen time for students in early education, with Iowa capping digital instruction at 60 minutes daily for K-5 students and Utah, Tennessee, and Alabama implementing similar regulations. Missouri and Oklahoma proposals failed despite initial legislative support, while the Los Angeles Unified School District introduced grade-specific screen time limits. A high school student emphasized the importance of teaching screen time management rather than restricting access.

Four U.S. states (Iowa, Utah, Tennessee, Alabama) have passed laws to limit screen time for students in early education, while Missouri and Oklahoma failed to enact similar measures. The legislation includes capping digital instruction time, requiring age-appropriate device policies, and prohibiting one-device-per-student ratios in elementary schools. Los Angeles Unified School District has also implemented systemwide screen time limits for students.

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) faces a crisis as it must revise its $20.6-billion budget to avoid a potential takeover by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Failure to act could disrupt thousands of families and destabilize the district.

Los Angeles Unified School District reported three consecutive years of academic growth with improved state test scores in reading, math, and science. The district faces challenges including declining enrollment, immigration enforcement concerns, and proposed budget cuts.

Los Angeles Unified special education teachers and parents are concerned about large class sizes despite a new union-negotiated limit. The district faces a 7% increase in special education enrollment and 22 open special education teacher positions, raising fears that classrooms will remain overfilled. A new contract includes stipends for teachers in oversized classes, but educators argue more hires are needed to meet legal and educational requirements.

LAUSD is at risk of insolvency due to financial shortfalls, rising labor costs, declining enrollment, and leadership instability. The Los Angeles County Office of Education has mandated a revised $21 billion budget by mid-August to avoid an external financial advisor being appointed.

The Los Angeles Unified School District must prove it can manage finances within 45 days or face losing budget control to outside fiscal overseers. The article calls this a deserved humiliation for the second-largest school district in the U.S.

Los Angeles County officials warned LAUSD it risks insolvency due to unsustainable spending, new labor agreements, and declining enrollment. The county demanded budget revisions by mid-August and may appoint a fiscal advisor with overruling authority if changes are insufficient.

The Los Angeles Unified School District could run out of money within a year and is showing severe signs of financial distress, according to county education authorities.

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) faces a financial crisis, with county officials warning it could run out of cash within two years. Parents have been assured schools will operate normally, but LAUSD has 45 days to overhaul its budget.

Andrés Chait, a 30-year LAUSD employee who began as a kindergarten teacher, has been appointed as the district's first insider superintendent in a decade. He will lead efforts on academic achievement, strategic planning, and addressing challenges like declining enrollment and supporting immigrant students.

Alberto Carvalho, the LAUSD superintendent, was threatened with termination by the school board over alleged undisclosed financial benefits before he resigned. The board cited the undisclosed benefits as grounds for possible dismissal.

The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second-largest, has imposed strict screen time limits for its 400,000 students. The policy reflects a growing backlash against technology in classrooms nationwide. William Brangham discussed the rules with Nick Melvoin, a member of the Los Angeles School Board.

The LAUSD Board appointed Andres Chait as superintendent, replacing Alberto Carvalho, who resigned amid FBI investigations. Chait, a longtime district administrator, was previously acting superintendent and has served LAUSD for nearly three decades. The board cited confidence in his leadership and experience during the transition.

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education appointed Andrés E. Chait as the new superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. This follows the resignation of former Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who was on administrative leave since February 25 due to an FBI investigation.

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board unanimously appointed Andres Chait, a longtime district administrator, as superintendent following Alberto Carvalho's resignation. Carvalho resigned days after FBI searches of his home and office, though he has not been charged with a crime. Chait, who has served in roles including chief of school operations, has been acting superintendent since Carvalho's resignation.

The Los Angeles Unified School District has approved some of the strictest screen time limitations for students in the country.

LAUSD approved new screen time policies starting in August 2026, banning device use for preschool through 1st grade and imposing weekly/daily limits for older grades. Exceptions apply for computer-dependent subjects and students with disabilities, with costs including $4.25 million for laptop carts and $1 million annually for software.

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned four months after federal agents searched his home and office in an investigation into a controversial artificial intelligence contract. The LAUSD Board of Education confirmed his resignation submission.

Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, resigned amid an FBI investigation linked to a failed AI contract and conflict-of-interest concerns. The FBI conducted raids on his home and office earlier this year, and Carvalho cited removing distractions from student learning as his reason for stepping down.

Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, resigned after being placed on paid leave during a federal investigation involving the district's contract with AllHere, an education technology company. The FBI searched his home and the district's headquarters, though no criminal charges were filed against Carvalho. The district's board confirmed the resignation and named Andrés Chait as the interim superintendent.

Alberto Carvalho stepped down as LAUSD superintendent and made a five-word brag that did not mention the FBI investigation which upended his tenure.

Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, resigned following an FBI investigation that included a search warrant at his home. The resignation occurred nearly four months after the FBI's action.

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho of the Los Angeles Unified School District resigned amid an FBI investigation. The FBI had served a search warrant at his home four months prior to his resignation.

The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, Alberto Carvalho, resigned after being placed on paid leave during an FBI investigation. The FBI searched his home and the district’s headquarters, and the investigation is linked to a prior $3 million deal with AllHere, an education technology company that later collapsed amid fraud charges.